Here’s a simple recipe for Homemade Rain Cakes:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean.
- Remove the rain cakes from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the rain cakes with powdered sugar if desired.
- Serve the Homemade Rain Cakes as a delightful treat for any occasion.
These mini cakes are perfect for snacking, lunchbox treats, or dessert. Enjoy your Homemade Rain Cakes!